House of Theemuge
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- House of Theemuge should not be consfused with the presidential palace, Theemuge.
According to the record in the Isdhoo Loamaafaanu (copper plates), which was written in 1194 AD, the first king of the Theemuge Dynasty extended his rule to cover the entire Maldives. The writing suggests that the king united the entire country under his rule, bringing to an end a number of fiefdoms throughout the country. The first king of the Theemuge Dynasty is known as Sri Mahabarana and he is believed to be Kaimala Kalo. Sri Mahabarana was proclaimed king in the year 1117 AD or 1118 AD.